Former Labour spin doctor and Burnley fan Alastair Campbell has interviewed Jose Mourinho in the match day programme, in which the Chelsea boss reveals why he is uncomfortable about playing the Premier League new-boys in the opening game of the season.

"I don't like to play Burnley in the first game," said Mourinho. "I don't like to play teams from the Championship early on.

"They come as winners. They don't yet feel the difference. They are fresh, still excited after being promoted, the fans are really up for it. It's like a cup game."

7:59 pm

The teams are out on the pitch shaking hands.

Burnley fans are in full voice ahead of their first game in the Premier League in four years.

It's Dyche against Mourinho - in what should be an intriguing battle of wits.

Kick-off now is just moments away........

8:02 pm

The game is off.

And the banter between the fans is already in full swing.

This I'm sure will be the first of many battles from the stands over the next 90 minutes.